All ActivityMost RecentMost LikesSolutionsRe: NEWBIE QUESTION! What generator(s) to get???Thanks for the explanation on the EPA rating. Since the Honda has a plastic camshaft as well as a non cast iron sleeve and the Yamaha has a cast iron sleeve as well as a metal camshaft I was thinking the Yamaha would last longer.They are both good generators.Re: NEWBIE QUESTION! What generator(s) to get???FYI the Honda engine life is rated at 250 hours and the Yamaha engine is rated at 500 hours. It made my decision easy.Re: 17.5 in wheels and tiresI went with 17.5 wheels and G114 tires after my first blow out . Turns out I had three cracked wheels also. Ordered wheels and tires , installed at my campsite and then returned home. 17.5 gives great peace of mind. Cardinal 3450 RL 15,600 lbs. should have never had E rated tires from factory.Re: GMC 2500HD - Road Warrior 410 - Airbags?Don't take this the wrong way, put the family in a chase car or get a dually.Re: 5th wheel with Class III hitch on back - Excel - who else?My 2011 Forest River Cardinal 3450 RL came with a hitch rated for 300 lb tounge and 3000lb load.Re: On board 5th wheel generatorI carry a 40 lb spare and hook I up via a longer hose when boon docking for a few days, use It first then still have the two 30 lb bottles to use. Have not come close to running out.Re: On board 5th wheel generatorThe Onan is the way to go, very dependable and LP burns clean and you don't have to deal with gas cans. The extra cost is worth it when camping because it is much less hassle.Re: Lippert hydraulic slide adjustmentUpdate. The dealer adjusted my slides and showed me the procedure. It turned out good, was charged one hour per slide. All is good.Lippert hydraulic slide adjustment3 of the 4 slides on my 2011 Cardinal retract about 1 inch past flush at the top. They all open & close with no problem. Has anyone encountered this problem? It's at the dealer now for an inspection/adjustment. Haven't heard from them yet.Re: Sliding Bar fifth wheel hitchI liked my 16k RBW slide bar hitch and would still have it but purchased a heavier trailer that came with a 20k Reese.
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